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Hi, I am looking for advice regarding garden lighting to illuminate trees and bushes at the end of my garden some 25 meters from the house. I am not too certain of using mains voltages in the garden and would prefer not to go this route. I have searched for suitable products with not much luck...

We have just had these fitted by our electrician http://www.toolstation.com/shop/Lighting/d220/Fire+Rated+Downlights+Mains/sd3289/Sylvania+Fire+Rated+Fixed+Mains+IP65+GU10+Downlight/p59077 We have 15Watt led bulbs fitted that remain on very dimly that is only visible at night even when switched...

Just about to lay new laminate flooring over underfloor heating floor screed and am not sure which underlay to use. Some say they act as "insulation" , not sure exactly what this refers to sound or heat. What's recommended please.

To capture the most solar gain in my proposed garage roof I'm interested in your views of fitting double glazed units to replace the bottom 3 rows of concrete roof tiles along the south facing elevation, similar to a conservatory style roof. I've never seen this done and wonder if it's possible...

Hi, I'm having problems with moss growing on the roof tiles and rolling into the gutter blocking the drainage downpipe causing the water to overflow out of the gutter. Are there any crafty tricks to prevent it growing? Thanks

Hi, I have 10 LED worklamps ( http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/WOW-2-X-27W-LED-Work-Light-Offroad-Flood-Beam-Lamp-ATV-Truck-Boat-Bar-12V-24V-/261977800517 ) that I wish to use in the garden and would like some advice on what is required to supply power for these. I would prefer a wall switch inside...

A builder has suggested a "plain English domestic contract for minor building works" is suitable for our extension build. As a novice it appears to be open ended to the builders advantage regarding additional works and costs that may arise. My concerns are he may try to " bump up" the price as...

I shall be routing the edge of 25mm MDF and then give it a painted finish. is there a product that I can seal the edge with to prevent the paint soaking away into the MDF. I have some "knotting" kicking around, will this work? many thanks

We need to heat a new room with partially vaulted ceiling with floor area of 35 square meters and are considering underfloor heating with it's own boiler so as not to labour the existing system. We are considering a small combi boiler that could also supply the kitchen sink. Is there any way of...

We have tree roots blocking the clay pipes that run into a manhole. The plan is to dig out and fit new "p traps" with rodding access points. How can the pvc 110mm pipe be connected to the old clay pipe. Here's a few picks Your comment will be much appreciated

Help required please. This is our first venture into having building work done for a 7x5 meter single story extension. We have planning permission, and the building regs. drawings are complete, we have had several quotations and the prices vary by 100% so which builder do you choose? The highest...

Hi, planning permission has been granted to extend both sides of our chalet bungalow, however only one side is required at this time to extend the kitchen area by 50 Square Meter, rendered block and pitched tiled roof construction. I find myself in a bit of a tricky position as a complete novice...

How can the sloping roof of a chalet bungalow roof be insulated? At present the flat ceiling and the upright walls are insulated with a mixture of 100mm mineral wool and celotex , the sloping part of the ceiling has none. What can be done, the rafters are 100mmx50mm and covered obviously in...

Hi folks, I'm looking for advice as to what board will last the longest against the elements. It's for use in the garden as a piece of " garden art"and will be painted. This is one I made years ago and needed painting every year but the ply used has deteriorated and now flaking. Thanks Steve

I need to replace a personal door that has no window from the internal entrance hall into the garage. The garage is always freezing cold, the wooden frame is rotten and the door is draughty with lots of heat lost. What would be a good replacement at the lowest cost? Many thanks

Hi , looking for advice please. We intend to open out this door and small window area to create a larger door opening by replacing the concrete lintels with a steal beam - RSJ to hold the joists on the inner leaf and a concrete lintel on the outer leaf. The outer wall has only 3 courses of...

I would like to fit each side of the garage door two decorative lamps, mains powered, wall mounted, PIR switched high output LED's that have continuous low power LED's throughout darkness. I have looked and it seems the only way to get something approaching this is to fit two separate...

We live in a chalet bungalow and to the ground floor wish to move the bathroom suite into a small bedroom and use it as the bathroom. The existing bathroom would be used for storage. Is it necessary to inform authorities as to change of use? Thanks

Opening out two small windows into one larger to a chalet bungalow ground floor window, with cavity wall. Above the window area is the roof, with 250mm joists resting on concrete lintels 100x65 over one larger window and nothing over the smaller. The completed opening would be 2 Meter. What...

Hi, looking for some advice on which product to use to bond 100mm "Celotex- Kingspan " insulation to a single skin brick wall , and then bond plasterboard to the insulation .Was thinking of silicon, what do you think?